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Belén, Colombia

Boyacá · Colombia

Belén is a small city in Boyacá, Colombia with a population of 5,411. Elevation: 8,671 ft (2,643 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,411 Population 60/sq mi density
8,671 ft Elevation 2,643 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
45.3 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Belén

Belén

Belén is a town and municipality in Boyacá Department, Colombia. Belen is also part of the Tundama Province a subregion of Boyaca.

People

Population5,411
Density60/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain45.3 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation8,671 ft (2,643 m)
Population5,411
Population Density60 / sq mi
Elevation8,671 ft (2,643 m)
Coordinates5.9889°, -72.9125°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceBoyacá
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average53°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation45.3 inches (1,150 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Belén

Belén is a small city in Colombia (Boyacá) with a population of 5,411. The city sits at an elevation of 8,671 feet (2,643 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.3 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Belén experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,671 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 53°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below Colombia avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average53°F (11°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,671 ft (2,643 m)
Area90.3 sq mi (234.0 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates5.9889°N, 72.9125°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"
19% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.68"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,365 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 104 km
Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 88 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 109 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 100 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 137 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 84 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 84 km
Feb 17, 2014 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia M5.4 147 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 80 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 85 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 96 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 114 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 87 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 94 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 84 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 108 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 77 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 79 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 92 km
Mar 16, 2017 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.2 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
March 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in Warmest
April 55°F (13°C) 5.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in
June 53°F (12°C) 7.7 in Wettest
July 53°F (11°C) 3.5 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 5.8 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
December 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in

Belén has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 53°F in July to 55°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.7") and January the driest (0.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Belén

Institution Type Founded Website
Universidad Nacional Abierta Y a Distancia University

Schools in Belén

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
I.E. Tecnica Carlos Alberto Olano Valderrama - Esc La Milagrosa
G.P Nuevo Horizante
I.E. Susana Guillemin - Sede Principal
Lazaro Cardenas Del Rio
I.E.T Susana Guillemin Sede Monterredondo
I.E.T. Susana Guillemín Sede Centro de Bosque
I.E.T Susana Guillemín Sede San Luís
I.E.T Susana Guillemín Sede Caracaoles Bajo
I.E.T. Carlos Alberto Olano Valderrama
GRANDES INFANTES DEL FUTURO
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Radio Stations near Belén

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Recuerdos 1230 AM 40s, 50s AAC+ 128 kbps
Cerinza FM 100.6 crossover, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
Charalá Estéreo 103.2 FM crossover, cumbia MP3
Charalá Estéreo 103.2fm local radio, popular MP3

Museums in Belén

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Artesanias de Boyaca
Museo de la Vida
Museo de los Andes
Museo Diocesano de Arte Religioso Julio Franco Arango
MUSEO EL BUHO
Museo La Troja

Libraries in Belén

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Colegio Salesiano0.0
Biblioteca Comfaboy0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Encino0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Mariño Soler0.0
Biblioteca Municipal nueva sede0.0
Biblioteca piedra y cielo0.0
Biblioteca Pública "Luis Manuel Parra Caro"0.0
Biblioteca PUBLICA MUNICIPAL ANTONIO MARIA BENITEZ SOCHA-BOYACA0.0
Manuel Ignacio de los Reyes0.0
Municipal de Paipa Luis Lopez Guevara0.0
Vive Digital0.0

Farmers Markets in Belén

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central de Abastos
Picasso
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de mercado
PLAZA DE MERCADO
Plaza de mercado
Plaza de Mercado
San Nicolás productos de feijoa

Hotels in Belén

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Centenario Plaza

Restaurants in Belén

18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brasas & gourmet
Comidas Rápidas
El Viajero
La 5ta Avenida Restaurante
La Casa Del Banquete
La Gran Parrillada
Papeleria Lucy - LA AVENIDA
Piqueteadero La Fonda Boyacense
Restarante
Restaurante
Restaurante
Restaurante
Restaurante Brasa Belemitas
Restaurante Doña María
Restaurante El Viajero
Restaurante Los Porritas
Restaurante Nuevo
Restaurante orence

Cafes in Belén

15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amasijos y Golosinas Belén
Amasijos y golosinas Belén
Cafeteria
Cafetería
Cafetería
Cafetería
Cafetería Alpes the West
Cafeteria Betania
Cafeteria Dulzuras de mi tierra
Cafetería los Fundadores
Cafeteria Pedro Pascacio
Coffee Cream
Lacteos Belén
Panaderia Kalo
Punto de venta Lacteos La Nevada

Castles in Belén

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa histórica

Dentists in Belén

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CO #703938957
Consultorio Dental Dr. Boada

Veterinaries in Belén

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Punto Ganadero Veterinaria

Bus Stations in Belén

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CO #5908052234

Gas Stations in Belén

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EDS Belén 1
EDS El Centenario
ESTACION DE SERVICIO MOBIL

Banks in Belén

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Servicoop

Gyms in Belén

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GIMNASIO MUNICIPAL

Stadiums & Teams in Belén

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Belén

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Alcaravan - Yopal AirportEYPMedium Airport
Tunja AirportMedium Airport
Alberto Lleras Camargo AirportSOXSmall Airport
Araguanen AirportSmall Airport
Barbosa AirportSmall Airport
Ciénaga AirportSmall Airport
Comuneros AirportSmall Airport
El Espino AirportSmall Airport
El Espino AirportSmall Airport
El Recreo AirportSmall Airport
Juan Jose Rondon AirportRONSmall Airport
La Reforma AirportSmall Airport
Los Cabros AirportSmall Airport
Málaga Regional AirportSmall Airport
Nunchia AirportNUHSmall Airport
San Gil AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Belén

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Interrapidisimo
Servientrega Belén

Churches & Religious Organizations in Belén

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Despacho parroquial
Iglesia
Santuario de la Virgen De La Medalla Milagrosa

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,716 m (8,911 ft)

🇨🇴 About Colombia

Capital Bogota
Population 49,648,685
Area 1,138,910 km²
GDP (USD) $366,291,836,138
GDP per capita $7,001
HDI 0.758
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 77.3%
Urban population 78.3%
Currency COP (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +57
TLD .co
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Colombia

18 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Jan 12 Epiphany Día de los Reyes Magos
Mar 23 Saint Joseph's Day Día de San José
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Primero de Mayo
May 18 Ascension Day Ascensión del señor
Jun 8 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Jun 15 Sacred Heart Sagrado Corazón
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 20 Declaration of Independence Declaracion de la Independencia de Colombia
Aug 7 Battle of Boyacá Batalla de Boyacá
Aug 17 Assumption of Mary La Asunción
Oct 12 Columbus Day Día de la Raza
Nov 2 All Saints’ Day Dia de los Santos
Nov 16 Independence of Cartagena Independencia de Cartagena
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception La Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Belén

What is the population of Belén?

Belén has a population of 5,411 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 60 people per square mile, spread across 90.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Belén?

Belén has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.3 inches.

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